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Data Centre Engineer

Job Posted: 24 minutes ago

Salary: £ 57,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Slough, Berkshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

We are currently seeking Data Centre Engineers, Lead Engineers and Supervisors for a new data centre based in Slough

About the Role

As a Data Centre Engineer, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and operating electrical and mechanical systems that support 24/7 uptime. This includes HV/LV switchgear, UPS, generators, cooling systems, and other mission-critical equipment. You’ll work in a high-availability environment where safety, reliability, and attention to detail are essential.

Key Responsibilities

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    Perform planned preventative and reactive maintenance on critical infrastructure (UPS, generators, switchgear, HVAC/CRAC/CRAH, chillers, pumps).

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    Carry out HV operations, isolations, and switching in line with site safety rules (AP/SAP responsibilities if appointed).

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    Monitor and respond to alarms using BMS and SCADA systems.

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    Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults quickly to maintain 100% uptime.

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    Maintain accurate logbooks, compliance documentation, and maintenance records.

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    Support incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement of site processes.

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    Liaise with specialist contractors and ensure safe working practices at all times.

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    Participate in shift rota or on-call cover as required.

What We’re Looking For

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    Recognised High Voltage qualification (AP/SAP status or formal HV switching training).

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    NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).

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    18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).

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    Strong experience within a critical environment, ideally data centres or similar high-availability sites.

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    Solid understanding of UPS, standby generators, LV/HV distribution, and cooling systems.

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    Excellent fault-finding skills and ability to work under pressure.

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    Strong communication skills and a commitment to safety.

What We Offer

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    State of the art data centre environment

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    Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge, mission-critical environment.

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    Training, upskilling, and progression opportunities (including HV and vendor-specific training).

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    A supportive team culture and modern facilities.

For more details or to apply, please reach out to Liam Hargate at Coyles

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